Works in office areas as well as throughout the facility’s food services service areas (i.e., dining rooms, resident rooms, kitchen, activity
rooms, etc.)
Moves intermittently during working hours.
Is subject to frequent interruptions.
Is involved with residents, personnel, visitors, government agencies/personnel, etc., under all conditions and circumstances.
Is subject to hostile and emotionally upset residents, family members, etc.
Communicates with the medical staff, nursing staff, and other department supervisors.
Works beyond normal duty hours, on weekends, and in other positions temporarily, when necessary.
Is subject to call back during emergency conditions (e.g., severe weather, evacuation, post-disaster, etc.).
Attends and participates in continuing educational programs.
Is subject to injury from falls, burns from equipment, odors, etc., throughout the workday, as well as to reactions from dust,
disinfectants, tobacco smoke, and other air contaminants.
Is subject to exposure to infectious waste, diseases, conditions, etc., including TB and the AIDS and Hepatitis B viruses.
Maintains a liaison with other department directors to adequately plan for food services/activities.
May be subject to the handling of and exposure to hazardous chemicals.
Education
Must possess, as a minimum, a high school diploma.
Be a graduate of an accredited course in dietetic training approved by the American Dietetic Association.
Experience
Must have, as a minimum five (5) years of experience in a supervisory capacity in a hospital, nursing care facility, or other related medical
facility.
Must have training in cost control, food management, diet therapy, etc.
Specific Requirements
Must be registered as a Food Service Director in this state.
Must be able to read, write, speak, and understand the English language.
Must possess the ability to make independent decisions when circumstances warrant such action.
Must possess the ability to deal tactfully with personnel, residents, family members, visitors, government agencies/personnel and the
general public.
Must be knowledgeable of food services practices and procedures as well as the laws, regulations and guidelines governing food
services functions in nursing care facilities.
Must possess leadership ability and willingness to work harmoniously with and supervise other personnel.
Must have the ability to plan, organize, develop, implement, and interpret the programs, goals, objectives, policies, procedures, etc., of
the Food Services Department.
Must maintain the care and use of supplies, equipment, etc., and maintain the appearance of food services service areas; must perform
regular inspections of food services service areas for sanitation, order, safety and proper performance of assigned duties.
Must have patience, tact, cheerful disposition and enthusiasm, as well as be willing to handle residents based on whatever maturity level
they are currently functioning.
Must possess the ability to seek out new methods and principles and be willing to incorporate them into existing food services practices.
Must be able to read and interpret food services cost reports, financial data, etc.
Must be able to relate information concerning a resident’s condition.
Must not pose a direct threat to the health or safety of other individuals in the workplace.
Physical and Sensory Requirements
(With or Without the Aid of Mechanical Devices)
Must be able to move intermittently throughout the workday.
Must be able to speak and write the English language in an understandable manner.
Must be able to cope with the mental and emotional stress of the position.
Must possess sight/hearing senses or use prosthetics that will enable these senses to function adequately so that the requirements of this
position can be fully met.
Must function independently, have flexibility, personal integrity, and the ability to work effectively with the residents, personnel, and
support agencies.
Must meet the general health requirements set forth by the policies of this facility, which include a medical and physical examination.
Must be able to relate to and work with ill, disabled, elderly, emotionally upset, and, at times, hostile people within the facility.
Must be able to push, pull, move, and/or lift a minimum of 25 pounds to a minimum height of 5 feet and be able to push, pull, move,
and/or carry such weight a minimum distance of 50 feet.
May be necessary to assist in the evacuation of residents during emergency situations.